Taxes left you feeling a little light in the wallet? Check out these eateries, whose savory fare and reasonable prices are a sure cure for the 1040 blues.

China Palace

5210 Garrett Road, Durham

493-3088

www.mychinapalace.com

Georgina's Pizzeria

3536 Davis Drive, in Morrisville Market, Morrisville

388-3820

www.georginaspizzeria.com

Havana Grill

404 W. Chatham St., Cary

460-8662

http://thehavanagrill.com

Joyce and Family

135 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina

567-1717

www.joyceandfamilyrestaurant.com

La Shish

Reedy Creek Plaza, 908 N.E. Maynard Road, Cary

388-8330

www.lashish.net

Los Cuates

4524 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh; 3505 Capital Blvd., Raleigh

872-6012 (Wake Forest Road); 954-1215 (Capital Boulevard)

Note: The Capital Boulevard location is a drive-through express.

Skipper's Fish Fry & Market

1001 E. Williams St., Apex

303-2400

www.skippersfish.com

Sol Azteca

120 Morrisville Square Way, Morrisville

465-7320

Thai House Cuisine

1408 Hardimont Road, Raleigh

878-3379

www.thaihouse-cuisine.com

Udupi Cafe

590 E. Chatham St., in Chatham Professional Park, Cary

465-0898